State & Federal Candidates

Indiana state offices and federal seats with contested primaries in 2026.

U.S. Congress - District 9

Four Democrats are competing in the primary for Indiana's 9th Congressional District, which covers much of south-central and southeastern Indiana.

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Keil Roark Smiles in a headshot

Keil Roark

Democrat

Brad Meyer Smiles in a Headshot

Brad Meyer

Democrat

Jim Graham smiles in a headshot

Jim Graham

Democrat

Tim Peck Smiles in a headshot.

Tim Peck

Democrat

Next Step: Winner faces Republican Incumbent Erin Houchin and Independent Floyd Taylor in November.

Indiana Secretary of State

Indiana's Secretary of State oversees elections, voter registration, business filings, and securities regulation. Both parties have contested primaries this cycle.

Current officeholder

Diego Morales smiles in a headshot, wearing a green tie.

Diego Morales

Republican

Jamie Reitenour

Republican

David Shelton

Republican

Beau Bayh

Democrat

Blythe Potter

Democrat

Next Step: Primary winners also face Libertarian Lauri Shillings and Independent Greg Ballard in November.

Indiana House - District 46

District 46 encompasses much of the region to the northwest of Bloomington.

Current officeholder

Bob Heaton smiles in a headshot.

Bob Heaton

Republican

Thomas Arthur

Republican

Next Step: Winner faces Democrat James Pittsford III in November.

Indiana House - District 61

District 61, which encompasses Bloomington in the Indiana statehouse, is seeing its first Democrat primary in over two decades.

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Current officeholder

Matt Pierce Smiles in a Headshot

Matt Pierce

Democrat

Lilliana Young smiles in a headshot.

Lilliana Young

Democrat